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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466, 3,699.64 and 927.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466, 3,699.64 and 927.44 is: 1,391.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466 : 3,699.64 = 927.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466/3,699.64 = 927.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466x = 3,699.64 × 927.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466x = 3,431,194.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,431,194.12/2,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.40

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